GoKawiil“Full-blown wellness [areas]—whether you’re integrating a steam shower into a shower or [installing] a dedicated sauna, steam, cold plunge or hyperbaric chamber. Things like gyms are [now] dispersed throughout the house—[there’s a space for] lightweight exercises [and another one where you can do] yoga. I’m not overly into techy houses. I love the physical touch and sound of a light switch [rather than using a smart switch]. You want to walk in your house and it feels good. Why does it feel good? Because it doesn’t overwhelm you. You don’t want to go: I didn't charge my phone, so now I can’t get into the house.” —David Flack, AD100 designer of Flack Studio, Melbourne
This story is part of The Future of Home, a collaboration between the editors of WIRED and Architectural Digest to help you understand what “home” will look like tomorrow and beyond.
“The home is becoming quieter. People are moving away from overly decorated interiors toward spaces that feel mentally calm. Not necessarily ‘cozy’ in the traditional sense, but less visually busy and more emotionally clear. Empty space will become more important. Minimalism will finally become meaningful again—not just an aesthetic, but a way to clear your environment and your mind. Personally, I’m becoming more interested in strong contrasts like black and white rather than endless shades of beige. I also think it’s interesting that we still try to hide wellness objects like treadmills or yoga mats after using them, while the dining table stays permanently visible even if we use it less often. If we spend more time on a treadmill than at a dining table, maybe we should rethink which objects deserve space in our homes.” —Harry Nuriev, founder and creative director of Crosby Studios, Paris and New York